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DAVID DOUGLAS "DAVE" DEDEK

September 24, 1968 — July 30, 2024

Willoughby

David Douglas "Dave" Dedek, age 55, of Willoughby, OH, passed away July 30, 2024. He was born September 24, 1968, in Painesville, OH, to Doug and Jane Dedek.

He attended Madison High School and served in the United States Navy. After the Navy, Dave spent 20+ years as a framer/carpenter, where he helped build all types of buildings across the United States; he contributed to many notable buildings in Cleveland, OH. Dave had three children with his ex-wife, Lisa: Deanna, Nicole, and Doug. He was a fun-loving child-at-heart and well loved by the neighborhood kids. Dave will be remembered for his selflessness, being an adventure-seeker, the service to his country, the love for his mother, and his devotion to his children and grandchildren. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Dave is survived by his parents, Doug and Jane; children, Deanna, Nicole (Billy), and Doug (Erica); five grandchildren, Helene, Eliana, Oliver, Nevaeh, and William, and his brother, Dan Dedek, as well as many dear friends. 

Please join the family for a graveside service Tuesday, August 6, 2024, 11:00 a.m., at the Perry Township Cemetery, 3840 Middle Ridge Rd., Perry, OH 44081, where Dave will be laid to rest with Military Honors. Following the service there will be a gathering at his parent's home for anyone who loved Dave at any point of their lives.

The family would like to thank the staff at Carlson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 8382 Center St., Garrettsville, OH 44231, for their compassionate care and support. The family would also like to encourage those who want to honor Dave that in lieu of sending flowers, to please consider donating to the VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System, https://www.va.gov/northeast-ohio-health-care/, 10701 East Blvd.
Cleveland, OH 44106, in Dave's name and memory; it would truly honor the sacrifice to his country, and the care and respect he carried for his brothers and sisters in arms.



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Tuesday, August 6, 2024

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